Seventeen (17) environmental offenders apprehended by Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) were arraigned before the Magistrate Court sitting at Bolade, Oshodi, for urinating and defecating in open spaces. The defendants were convicted and sentenced to a fine of ₦40,000 each or one (1) month imprisonment.
These acts have never been acceptable, as they degrade public spaces and deface our megacity. The government remains resolute and will continue to clamp down on defaulters to ensure a cleaner, healthier Lagos for all.
Residents are urged to stay vigilant and take responsibility for their surroundings, see something, say something. Keeping Lagos clean is a collective duty.
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